Password Gorilla vs Mozilla SOPS
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted password managers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Password Gorilla
Cross-platform password vault compatible with Password Safe
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Mozilla SOPS
Encrypt secrets in config files for version control
| Feature | Password Gorilla | Mozilla SOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Tcl | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 425 | ★ 22,713 |
| First released | 2005 | 2015 |
| Replaces | LastPass, Password Safe | AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault |
Why pick each one
Choose Password Gorilla if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Tcl
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Password Gorilla or Mozilla SOPS better?
Neither is universally better. Mozilla SOPS has the larger community, while Password Gorilla is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Password Gorilla and Mozilla SOPS free and open-source?
Yes. Password Gorilla is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Mozilla SOPS under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Password Gorilla and Mozilla SOPS with Docker?
Password Gorilla: check the project docs for container support. Mozilla SOPS: check the project docs for container support.